Let’s talk about race – that’s the message from partners who are bringing Liverpool’s Black History Month to life in October. Arts, heritage, culture and community activists working with Culture Liverpool for the last 10 months have curated a varied and stimulating programme of events which not only explore the past but look ahead to … Read more
Liverpool has officially submitted its final bid document to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. The detailed document has been sent to the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union who will have the final say on which UK city will stage the event next year in solidarity with Ukraine. Liverpool is in the running … Read more
One of Liverpool’s most popular events is back next month to light up the city centre. River of Light is set to illuminate the waterfront across 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, and will showcase ten artworks from a host of local, national and international artists along a 2km route. The … Read more
Vessels will gather on the River Mersey tomorrow (Wednesday 14 September) for a maritime tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. At 2pm, all working vessels on the river will gather in front of the Three Graces – Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. The formation will include pilot launch boats, RNLI Lifeboats, … Read more
Liverpool remains in the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool – and six other cities – have made the shortlist as the potential host city for next year’s flagship event. Twenty cities submitted expressions of interest. The city has successfully sailed through the first part of the bidding process, with the BBC … Read more
In a week when all eyes have been on whether Liverpool will get the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest, the city’s UNESCO Head of Music Kev McManus gives us the lowdown on the next big music event in our city. The return of LIMF this weekend. It looks different but it is still … Read more
There are just days to go before Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) returns with more than 100 artists playing at more than 15 venues across the city centre. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, this year’s festival is a mix of free events and ticketed gigs which will see household names such … Read more
A 22-year-old student, Megan Allan, has been announced as the winner of The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) ‘Worldpool’ artwork competition – with her work to go on display at the M&S Bank Arena during the event, which begins in 100 days-time. Having loved art at school, but putting her hobby on pause for … Read more
Two Olympians, a Special Olympics champion and five community heroes will take part in the Queen’s Baton Relay when it arrives in Liverpool next week. On Monday 18 July the city will welcome the relay which aims to bring together communities during the build up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts with the … Read more
One of the world’s longest running street artworks is bouncing into Liverpool later this month. The RedBall Project – already showcased in global locations such as Sydney, Paris and California – will take over the city from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 July. Across ten days, the 15ft diameter RedBall Liverpool will appear in different … Read more
LCR Pride Foundation, the organisation responsible for delivering Pride in Liverpool, has announced that this year’s free festival will move from its usual site on Tithebarn Street to Liverpool’s world-famous Pier Head. Pride in Liverpool 2022 returns on Saturday 30th July after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The change in location comes due … Read more
Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July in a brand-new home, Liverpool International Music Festival can reveal the three-day event is set to generate nearly half a million pounds in revenue for the city. In a change to previous years, this year’s LIMF will see a city-centre takeover of around 25 venues and … Read more
A 21-foot-high, working windmill will be an impressive artistic addition to Liverpool’s William Brown Street from Saturday 2 July. Winds of Change is a self-sufficient, electricity-producing windmill which is a symbolic celebration of the past, present and future of the St George’s Quarter. It opens on the same day as Liverpool MakeFest which is taking … Read more
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has revealed its full programme of events for the 2022 edition, curated around the theme ‘A Point of Connection’ – Nuqtat Wasl in Arabic, and marking 20 years since the first festival was held in the city. Earlier this year, festival fans welcomed the news that the one-and-only Family Day … Read more
The UK’s largest free ‘Maker’ community festival is returning to Liverpool’s Central Library. Taking place from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 2 July, Liverpool MakeFest is an annual one-day art, science, digital and technology fusion festival that takes place throughout the library. It includes exhibitions, demonstrations, debates, workshops, and hands-on activities which aim to introduce … Read more
Liverpool is preparing to welcome back the family of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela. The former President’s eldest daughter Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’ Mandela and his granddaughter Tukwini Mandela, are travelling to the city to make their mark on artwork which will form part of the city’s permanent Nelson Mandela memorial in Princes Park. The completed memorial … Read more
The already-packed Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) programme has expanded with more than 60 acts added to the line-up. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, the festival has a new look for 2022 as it becomes a multi-venue, city centre event with the aim of boosting Liverpool’s music sector which has suffered … Read more
Over the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend, the inaugural Taste Liverpool. Drink Bordeaux took place, attracting thousands of food and drink lovers across the city whilst heralding a bright future with Bordeaux Wine for the years ahead. Set in some of Liverpool’s most iconic locations, from The Town Hall and Martins Bank Building to The Bombed … Read more
The countdown is now truly on for Taste Liverpool. Drink Bordeaux and the most delicious weekend of the year from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. Taking place over the 4-day bank holiday Jubilee weekend, the festival is a vibrant celebration of the city’s famous hospitality culture. It begins a new chapter as a globally … Read more
Sunday is going to be a very busy day in Liverpool, so whether you’re planning on finding a spot along the parade route, watching proceedings from the comfort of your own home, or maybe you’re avoiding the whole thing – we have pulled together all the info you need in one handy place. From travel … Read more